There are 5 ways to get from South Bend to Batavia by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Aurora
best- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain Bnsf
4h 43m$34–65Drive 123.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Bend to Bataviacar 123.8 mi
2h 38m$23–33Bus, train
- Take the bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain Bnsf
4h 43m$37–52Train
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Genevatrain Up-W
5h 2m$36–68Bus, train, line 530 bus
- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Naperville Metra to Aurora Transportation Center Bay Cbus 530
5h 53m$27–51
South Bend to Batavia by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Batavia is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Batavia is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from South Bend station to Batavia. However, there are services departing from South Bend Station and arriving at Aurora via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between South Bend and Batavia is 130 miles. The road distance is 124.5 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Batavia without a car is to train via Aurora which takes 4h 43m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from South Bend to Batavia, including transfers.
South Bend to Batavia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
Batavia is 1h behind South Bend. It is currently 2:40 PM in South Bend and 1:40 PM in Batavia.
South Bend to Batavia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Batavia is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from South Bend to Batavia.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Batavia, IL, USA?
You can take a train from South Bend Station to Main St & Batavia Ave via Chicago Union Station, Aurora, and Aurora Transportation Center Bay E in around 4h 43m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Naperville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Aurora
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago Union Station to Aurora
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Naperville Metra to Aurora Transportation Center Bay C
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–3
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